The Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg has a long history reflecting its home city's location near the border between France and Germany. Designated as one of France's national orchestras, it has an international reputation and has toured widely. The Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg was founded in 1855 with Josef Hasselmans as its first conductor. During periods of German control over Strasbourg, it has been known as the Straßburger Philharmoniker. as of 2021, its music director has been Aziz Shokhakimov. In addition to giving concerts, the group shares with the Orchestre Symphonique de Mulhouse the duties of permanent orchestra of the Opéra national du Rhin. The Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg has played host to several major composers-in-residence, including Kaija Saariaho and John Corigliano. In 2022, it issued an album of works by Leoš Janáček that included the Glagolitic Mass.